HSE&C Advisor - India

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

HSSE Group

Job Description:

Are you ready to join a team that’s driving the future of lubricants & beyond and setting new industry standards? Discover how our diverse and passionate people at Castrol are shaping the industry – and how you can be part of this journey.

We’re seeking talented experts who share our passion for innovation and excellence. Bring your unique perspective, collaborative spirit, and challenge our thinking as we continue to lead the way in the lubricants' market & build businesses beyond lubricants. This is your chance to learn, grow, and thrive in a dynamic and inclusive organization.

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Castrol is a global leader in lubricants and part of the bp Group, one of the world’s largest energy companies. In India, Castrol is a publicly listed company, leading in the Automotive, Industrial, and Marine lubricant sectors. With iconic brands, steadfast innovation, strong customer relationships, and a team of highly motivated employees, we have maintained our market leadership in India for over a century. Our robust manufacturing and distribution network in India helps us reach consumers through more than 135,000 outlets.

At Castrol, success knows no bounds. We offer a fast-paced learning environment where you can develop your career, whether in specialized functions or on a general management track. Castrol India has a proud legacy of encouraging top talent for leadership roles, both locally and globally.

We are currently looking for HSE&C Advisor and details mentioned below:

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This role serves as a key enabler of Castro India performance unit HSE&C (Health, Safety, Environment & Carbon) agenda, ensuring alignment with bp’s Operating Management System (OMS) and regulatory expectations.

The position leads the implementation of road Safety compliance processes, managing road safety risk to Castrol front line sales staff, maintaining road safety policies and procedures for Castrol India limited for South and west India region.

Acting as the focal point for Road Safety training, and customer engagement, the role supports front line sales team safe, compliant vehicles —contributing directly to bp’s broader strategy of delivering safe, efficient, and low-carbon energy solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

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• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Operating Management System (OMS) Sub Element 3.7 Transportation, with a focus on Road Safety.
• Provide subject matter expertise to embed OMS requirements related to transportation and road safety within Castrol India, supporting detailed and effective risk management.
• Develop and maintain clear, practical, and result-oriented driving safety expectations in line with Castrol’s OMS and India Driving Policy.
• Support the Regions and Functions in meeting Indian regulatory, legal, and BP-specific requirements for driving safety and compliance.
• Set performance standards for road transport safety and support functions in achieving HSE&C objectives and OMS conformance locally.
• Supervise and verify compliance with relevant OMS SEs, BP policies, and local fleet safety procedures.
• Proactively intervene and raise where driving safety performance or OMS conformance is below acceptable levels, ensuring timely corrective action.
• Contribute to the delivery of Castrol India’s HSE&C strategy, policies, and road safety programs, ensuring alignment with national context and operational needs.
• Act as SME for road safety under OMS SE 3.7, driving alignment with policy and global OMS expectations.
• Lead induction and refresher training programs for frontline sales staff, admin teams, and third-party partners to build driving safety capability.
• Ensure 100% compliance with Defensive Driving and Life Saving Rules (LSR) training across roles.
• Supervise key driver behavior critical metrics (speeding, harsh braking, etc.), publish weekly/monthly performance reports, and review trends with Regional Leaders.
• Drive Journey Risk Management (JRM) implementation and ensure all frontline drivers adhere to journey planning protocols.
• Circulate weekly safety awareness packs and reinforce Safety Leadership Principles (SLPs) through meetings, campaigns, and interactive sessions.
• Conduct field inspections and driving audits as per Drumbeat plans and support Regional Leaders in distributor safety meets.
• Implement field inspection self-assurance and PU-level risk assurance exercises; raise critical gaps and ensure action closure.
• Lead Driving Safety Committee meetings, track compliance, and maintain audit readiness across all sales regions.
• Recognize and reward zero-deviation drivers through monthly communications and annual Club Zero Awards.
• Facilitate mock drills, emergency preparedness checks, and employee engagement in office safety at Mumbai and Chennai sites.
• Promote timely reporting and investigation of incidents using the 5 WHY method, and ensure application of the 5-Step Learning Process.
• Analyze trends from observations, audits, and incidents to proactively reduce road transport risks and support Castrol’s HSE&C strategy.
  
  

Education

University degree (or equivalent work experience), preferably in a technical subject area. Formal health, safety, environmental or sustainability qualification (e.g. NEBOSH diploma) or graduate degree or equivalent experience desirable

Skills & Proficiencies

• In-depth knowledge of safety, driver behavior programs, fleet risk management, and safe systems of work in multi-vehicle business environments.
• Demonstrated ability to craft and implement driving safety initiatives across teams.
• Familiarity with telematics systems, driving behavior analytics, and digital fleet safety tools.
• Hands-on experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and dashboards (e.g. Power BI) for reporting and trend analysis.
• Strong customer engagement and influencing skills, especially with front-line teams and line managers.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to train, mentor, and encourage operational teams.
• Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams, including HR, operations, and HSE.
• Agile approach – able to adapt quickly to changing conditions, regulations, and customer needs.
• Experience in investigating vehicle incidents and conducting root cause analysis to implement preventive actions.
• Knowledge of local and international road safety regulations and industry standard processes.
• Passionate about safety with a proactive, hands-on, and driven approach.
  
  

You will work with

Internal:

Castrol India PU HSSE&C Team, Castrol "Flow to work" team, India Sales team leaders and their teams, facility management, Specialized vendors handling AVDD System in company leased cars, front-line sales team of Castrol India PU

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

HSSE auditing and self-verification, Industry knowledge and advocacy, OMS and bp requirements, Process safety culture, Process Safety Management, Risk Management, Safety Leadership

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.